IS Sourcing Category Specialist

start date: Jan/Feb 2026
end date: 4-month contract with a chance onto extension
workload: 100%
location: Zürich (CH) 
work model: Contracting

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end IS Sourcing activities for assigned requests, ensuring alignment with business needs and sourcing policies
• Define and execute sourcing and negotiation strategies across multiple IS categories:
  IT Services, Software & SaaS, Infrastructure & Hardware, Telecommunications and Print Services
• Manage sourcing events from requirement gathering through to contract finalization
• Lead commercial and legal negotiations for IS sourcing contracts typically ranging from $25K to $500K
• Execute RFQs/RFPs and negotiate contracts up to $2M
• Drive cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation for allocated contracts
• Facilitate contract lifecycle activities including change requests, amendments, renewals, and terminations
• Maintain accurate documentation and metadata in the contract management system
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts (Legal, Tax, Security, Data Protection, Finance, AI)
• Lead meetings and negotiations with our clients stakeholders & vendors

Your Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in IS Sourcing, Procurement
• Proven track record in commercial and legal negotiations, especially with large IT suppliers.
• Strong understanding of contracting processes and IT sourcing categories
• Experience working within European markets is highly desirable
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, IT, or related field
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional European languages are a plus
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical thinking, decision-making ability, and strategic mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a global, matrixed organization
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work in a dynamic, changing environment